Installing the Software
Section 2A. Installing the Software 9
10. If a message that you must restart your computer is displayed, click Yes to restart your
computer. Wait until your computer restarts.
11. Proceed to “Starting the Windows Software” on page 12.
Installing the Software on a Mac Computer

System Requirements

The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB modem is supported on a MacBook™, MacBook Air™,
MacBook Pro, PowerBook® G4, Power Mac® G5, or desktop iMac computer running Mac
OS X version 10.4 or newer.
To check your version, from the Apple menu ( ) choose About This Mac. If your version is
earlier, then:
䊳Visit www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple for upgrading instructions.
– or –
1. In Finder™, choose Go > Applications > System Preferences.
2. Double-click the System Preferences icon.
3. Double-click Software Update.
4. Click Check Now.
To install and run the USB modem and accompanying Sprint SmartView software on a
Mac computer, you will need one USB slot.
Note Do not insert the USB modem or the USB extension cable into a USB hub or a USB slot on
a keyboard.